HR & Leave Specialist

CNA Insurance

HR Specialist managing employee leave programs in compliance with various laws. Supporting clients with employee relations and leave documentation across multiple states.

Posted 5/5/2026full-timeRemote • Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $27 - $30 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Administer client’s employee leaves of absences, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, state-specific leave programs, military leave, and company-sponsored leaves
Serve as the primary contact for employees, managers, and client’s regarding leave eligibility, processes, and timelines
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local leave laws and regulations
Coordinate with payroll, benefits, and third-party leave vendors
Track and maintain leave documentation in leave management system
Provide timely notices, approvals, denials, and return-to-work communications
Support the ADA interactive process and coordinate reasonable accommodations
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee and medical information
Prepare reports and metrics related to leave activity as needed
Stay current on changes to leave laws and regulations
Working with the HR Business Partner, assist client’s with employee relations matters, employee handbooks, assessments as needed.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associates degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Two or more years of experience administering leaves of absence
Strong working knowledge of FMLA, ADA, and applicable state leave laws
Strong knowledge of federal and state employment legislation
Experience with HRIS and leave management systems
Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development

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Hard Skills & Tools

FMLAADAleave management systemsHRISleave documentationemployee relationsreport preparationcompliancestate leave lawsfederal employment legislation

Soft Skills

organizational skillscommunication skillstime-management skillsconfidentialityinterpersonal skills

Certifications

Associates degree in Human ResourcesAssociates degree in Business Administration